Blooming reflects the fullness of spring — the moment when growth is no longer tentative, but expressive. Layers of overlapping ginkgo forms unfold like gathered stems in a bouquet, creating movement, and vibrancy within the composition.

Unlike the quieter transition found in earlier works of the series, this piece embraces a sense of openness and vitality. The varied greens and blush tones build upon one another, creating the feeling of something alive and actively becoming.

The ginkgo leaf itself has long symbolized resilience, longevity, and renewal. Its fan-like shape also subtly mimics organic forms found throughout nature and the body — suggesting growth not only outwardly, but internally as well.

Part of the 12-print Ginkgo Collection, Blooming continues the seasonal progression from winter into spring, where structure gives way to flourishing color, and full expression.

Details:

• Title: Blooming

• Series: The Ginkgo Collection – Spring Series

• Medium: Original serigraph (screen print)

• Paper size: 20 × 25 inches

• Creation date: 2026

• Signed and numbered by the artist, Ilana Dashe

• Unframed

• Designed and printed with love in San Diego, California

• Paper: Rives BFK printmaking paper, 180 gsm.

• Print will ship flat and water protected, unframed
  (frame not included- for simulation purposes only)
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